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GA-FIT Advisory Board meets with U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials
NEWTON — The Georgia Flow Incentive Trust (GA-FIT) Advisory Board met recently with representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to discuss ongoing development of a Habitat Conservation Plan for the Lower Flint region. The meeting was hosted by the Jones Center in Baker County. Members of the advisory board, which includes farmers, stakeholders, and community leaders, shared their ...
National bail fund returns to Georgia after judge says limits were arbitrary
ATLANTA (AP) — The Bail Project, a national nonprofit that aids thousands of low-income people behind bars, said Monday it is reopening its Atlanta branch after a judge temporarily blocked part of a Georgia law that restricts organizations from helping people pay bail. Last month, the Bail Project said it would no longer be able to […]
Warner Robins man convicted of killing mother, setting house on fire
WARNER ROBINS — A Warner Robins man was convicted of murder and arson, among other charges, for strangling his mother and setting their house on fire in early 2021. After an hour of deliberation, Spencer Brooks, 32, was convicted by a Houston County jury of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault and First-Degree Arson on July 17.
See the popular wing franchise opening a second Warner Robins spot, ‘coming soon’ to Macon
This fast-growing restaurant chain that got its start in Atlanta is known for its all natural organic chicken, 30 sauce flavors and host of other offerings such as Philly steak, hamburgers, fish and fried rice.
Storm leaves over 300 people without power across the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An overnight storm left over 300 Georgia Power customers without power across the CSRA early Wednesday morning. In Waynesboro, two outages near Thompson Bridge Road left 187 customers were out of power at 4:30 a.m., according to the Georgia Power outage map. The outage was restored...
College of Nursing student selected as Jonas Scholar
MACON — Mercer University College of Nursing student Julia B. Whitaker Humphries has been selected as a Jonas Scholar for the program’s 2024-2026 cohort. The program aims to improve health care by expanding the pool of Ph.D. and DNP-prepared nurses needed to educate the next generation of nurse leaders.
Macon-Bibb County battles persistent illegal dumping despite free waste disposal centers
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) - Potentially hazardous waste materials continue to be improperly disposed of around Middle Georgia. Illegal dumping sites have been an ongoing battle in Macon-Bibb. The county continues to clear them, yet they keep popping up. It's a disappointing cycle one viewer shared with WGXA News after bringing...
HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon fall to the Bigfoots 16-6 after over 90 minute rain delay
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon start their last week of the 2024 season at home Tuesday night against the Boone Bigfoots. After an over 90 minute rain delay, the Bacon finally took to Luther Williams Field. It didn’t start off too well for the Bacon....
Homicide rates falling in Macon as violence prevention programs are expanding
MACON, Ga. — Churchill's on Cherry stands as a known destination for food, drinks, and cigars. But on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 'guys' night out' looks a little different. The monthly Men’s Mental Health Meet-up, hosted by Macon Mental Health Matters and the Macon Violence Prevention program,...
Warner Robins completing water plant, hoping to improve financial infrastructure
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Warner Robins added a new water plant this past week, according to a press release from the city clerk. The Warner Robins Utility Department, alongside the contractor teams, have completed the starting phase of the plant, which will provide water for the Robins Industrial Site and the area west of Highway 41.
Macon-Bibb County Begins Major Road Repaving Project
On Tuesday, July 16, crews from Reeves Construction commenced a significant road repaving project on nearly 2.5 miles of Columbus Road. This work is part of Macon-Bibb County’s #PavingTheWay program, which aims to repave, restripe, and repair the county’s most deteriorated roads. Mayor Lester Miller highlighted the longstanding...
Macon Public Works Begins Demolition for New Behavioral Health Center
On Wednesday, July 17, the Macon Public Works crew commenced the demolition of the abandoned former motel located at the intersection of Ingleside and Riverside Drive. The site is being cleared to make way for the new Peer Support and Community Adult Center, a project spearheaded by River Edge Behavioral Health.
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